Compare 77520 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Baytown – 143 Mbps
TX – 139 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Baytown – 32 Mbps
TX – 62 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Baytown.
Internet providers in 77520
Internet providers in your area
77520 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 0.330% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 10% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 24% |
Gtek Communications  | $44.95 | 12 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 11% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?77520 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
15747
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.92%
3 providers - 12.51%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 77520 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Texas - 91%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 77520 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.670% of those living in the 77520 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 77520 area, and 98.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 77520, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Baytown
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 150 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 84 Mbps | 57 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Baytown.
Top high-speed internet providers in 77520
The largest internet providers serving the 77520 ZIP code are Xfinity, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing cable and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 77520 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 10% of the area. Baytown’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 77520 ZIP code.
Xfinity cable internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 77520 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77520 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Baytown, $47.84.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baytown, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 77520 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baytown's providers, 342 Mbps.
Optimum cable internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 77520 ZIP code, covering 10% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 77520 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Baytown, $47.84.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baytown, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 77520 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Baytown's providers, 342 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 77520 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 77520 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Baytown, $47.84.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Baytown, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 77520 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Baytown's providers, 342 Mbps.
Internet providers in 77520 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 77520 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 77520. The next fastest internet provider in the 77520 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 77520 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Baytown, $47.84.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 77520 ZIP code, covering 0.330% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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